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gh 301X: the middle east - the islamic centuries
course description
Spanning 800 years of history, this cross-cultural course examines the
rise of Islam and its transformation into a universal faith embracing
diverse peoples from the shores of the Atlantic all the way to
China.
Especial attention will be given to Islamic civilization, with
its splendid cities, high culture, and advanced science made possible by
globalization of trade, ideas, and knowledge.
Class sessions will consist of lectures, discussions of assigned
readings, audio and visual presentations, and a visit to a Muslim Friday
prayer service. No prior
knowledge of Islam is required.
Instructor: dr. robert hunter
Dr. Robert Hunter is a specialist in the history and culture of Islam
and the Middle East.
He has lived and worked in many Middle East
countries, knows Arabic, and has published widely.
For over 30 years, Dr. Hunter has taught cross-cultural courses
on the encounter between “East” and “West” at universities in the United States and abroad.
Having received his Ph. D. degree from Harvard University,
he taught at Kansas State University
and Tulane
University
before coming to Indiana
State
University
in 1999 where he is Professor of History.
TR 2:00 – 3:15, SH-319
General Education = MCS:IC
fhunter1@indstate.edu
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